Windows Vista boot flash drive. Installing Windows with USB. Creating a loading flash drive

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To create a bootable USB flash drive, with which you can later boot and install Windows, the following is necessary:

1 . Download and run free program Universal USB Installer:

2 . In the program window:

  1. Choose windows version- At the bottom of the list. (Windows version that will be installed with boot flash drive)
  2. Select the image of the installation windows disk- file with an extension of ISO. (Note! For Windows 8 I needed to call file iso. So: Windows8, because otherwise the program did not see the ISO file.)
  3. Select the letter USB flash drive. (Note! Windows Vista / 7/8 requires a flash drive of more than 2GB.)
  4. Mark the tick opposite the item to format. Note! In the process of installation, all data from the flash drive will be deleted.
  5. Press the "Create" button.

3 . Confirm the creation of the boot flash drive - click "Yes." Immediately after that, the process of creating a loading flash drive will begin.


4 . This is how the process of creating a loading flash drive in Universal USB Installer:


5 . Once the installation end, click "Close":


All, on this process is completed.

To boot from the flash drivewhich you created according to the instructions, restart the computer and press F8 at the time of download; Next, select a flash drive and press "ENTER".
Good luck!

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Until recently, one of the problems associated with the operating room windows system XP was that there was no way to install it with a USB flash carrier (for example, with USB flash keyfob). The only thing that could be done is to download it (but not install) on a computer with a USB flash media a trimmed version of Windows XP type Windows PE. And in order to make such a loading flash drive, special software.
However, with the release of Windows Vista, the problem stopped exist. To install Windows Vista, you can easily optionally use the boot DVD (the distribution size is more than 2 GB, so you can forget about CDs). You can install Windows Vista from a conventional USB flash drive, and no specialized programs are needed for this. In this article, we will tell you how to make a bootable USB flash drive with a Windows Vista distribution, which can be used to install the operating system to the computer.

Creating a Windows Vista Distribution on Flash Disk

So, for the manufacture of a USB flash drive with a Windows Vista's boot distribution, we will need a USB flash media size of 4 GB or more, as well as the distribution of the Windows Vista operating system on a DVD disk. Why do you need a flash drive of at least 4 GB? The fact is that the Windows Vista distribution is a little more than 2 GB and the 2 GB flash drive simply does not fit. The next possible size of the flash drive is already 4 GB (intermediate sizes does not exist). It is absolutely no matter what is used as a flash drive - a USB keychain or a CompactFlash flash memory card with the corresponding card reader. Of course, it is desirable to use high-speed flash drives to create a Windows Vista Flash Distribution.

In addition, it is necessary that the computer on which is planned to install the Windows Vista operating system with the use of USB flash media, supported the download from the USB media (BIOS of all modern motherboards allows you to download from a USB media).

For the manufacture of the bootable flash drive with the Windows Vista distribution, you can use standard windows tools Vista to work with disks.

So, connect the flash drive to the computer and load the console to work with the discs: Control Panel -\u003e Administration -\u003e Computer Management -\u003e Disk Management (Fig. 1).

Fig. 1. Disk Management Console

Next, select the disk corresponding to the flash bearer (in our case it is a disk 1), click on it with the right mouse button and select the item in the context menu Remove Tom (Fig. 2). The execution of this command will delete the logical partition (partition) from our disk.

Fig. 2. Context menu in disk management console

Then, by right-clicking on the same disk, selecting the item in the context menu. Create a simple volume ... As a result, a wizard of creating simple volumes will be launched, which will sequentially open dialog boxes corresponding to different stages of creating a simple volume.

At the first stage, it will be proposed to specify the size of the created volume. By default, the partition of the created simple volume on the disk corresponds to the maximum accessible disc volume, and nothing needs to be changed in this case (Fig. 3).

Fig. 3. Set the size of the generated logical disk
(simple volume)

At the next stage of the work of the Wizard of creating simple volumes will be asked to assign the letter again created by what. By default, the wizard of the creation of simple volumes will be appropriated by a new one unoccupied letter (Fig. 4). You don't need to change in this case.

Fig. 4. Purpose of the letter for the generated logical disk

Next, the Wizard of creating simple volumes will offer to format the created section with the selection of the file system. As a file system, you need to use FAT32 with the default cluster size (Fig. 5).

Fig. 5. Formatting the obtained section
With the creation of the FAT32 file system

After completing the work wizard, you must re-select a flash drive in the disk management console and, by right-clicking on it, select the item in the context menu. Make a section active. After performing this operation, the flash drive will be fully prepared to copy the Windows Vista distribution to it from a DVD. However, before you start copying the contents of a DVD disk, you must in the dialog box Folder properties On the tab View Mark point Show hidden folders and files. To access this dialog box, open any disk or folder in the Explorer and click on the Task menu. Arrange. In the context menu that opens, go to the point Folder and Search Properties. Selecting this item leads to the opening of the dialog box. Folder properties. After that, it remains only to copy the contents of the DVD with the Windows Vista distribution to the flash media.

The described procedure for creating a Windows Vista distribution on a flash media can be implemented from the command line using the DiskPart program in Windows Vista. Moreover, if a memory card of type CompactFlash is used as a flash drive, this method is the only possible. The fact is that when working with COMPACTFLASH maps standard means (Disk Management Console) may not allow to remove volume (logical disk) on the map. But the diskpart utility with this obstacle copes perfectly. In addition, for some flash media, the method described above is not suitable, and when using the DiskPart utility does not occur.

So, to work with the DiskPart utility, we launch the Command Stroke Console (for this in the dialog box Perform We gain command cmd.). Next, run the DiskPart program. After that, in order not to make a mistake with the choice of disk, enter the command lIST DISK.. As a result, all discs connected to the system will be displayed. In this list, you need to find a disk corresponding to the connected flash drive. In our case, this is DISK 1. Choose it (team SELECT DISK 1.) and delete the logical partition on this disk (command Clean.). After that, again create the main logical section (command CREATE PARTITION PRIMARY.) and choose it (team SELECT PARTITION 1.). We assign the status created logical section Active(team Active.) and format it with file system FAT32 (team Format FS \u003d FAT32). After that, assign the letter to the letter formatted logical disk (command Assign.) And come out from the DiskPart program (Fig. 6).

Fig. 6. Preparation of a flash drive
using the diskpart program

It remains to learn the letter assigned to the logical section on the flash drive, and copy to this section the distribution of the Windows Vista operating system from the DVD disk. If you wish, you can make this procedure from the command line. xCOPY D: \\ *. * / S / E / F E: \\where d: \\ corresponds to the DVD drive, and e: \\ - The logical partition on the flash disk (letters corresponding to the disks can be different).

  • diskPart (Start the utility to work with discs from the command line)
  • list Disk (viewing existing discs)
  • sELECT DISK 1 (select a disk corresponding to a flash bearer (in our case disk 1)
  • clean (Deleting a logical partition on the selected disk)
  • cREATE PARTITION PRIMARY (Creating a basic logical partition on the selected disk)
  • select Partition 1 (Choosing the main logical disk)
  • active (Assigning the status "Active" created logical section)
  • format FS \u003d FAT32 (disk formatting with FAT32 file system)
  • aSSIGN (assigning the letter to the newly created logical disk)
  • eXIT (Exit DiskPart program)
  • xcopy d: \\ *. * / s / e / f e: \\ (copying the Windows Vista distribution from DVD D: \\ on Flash Disk E: \\)

Installing the Windows Vista Operating System with Flash Media

The process of installing the Windows Vista operating system to a computer using a distribution on a flash disk is almost no different from a similar process using a DVD disk. However, he still has one feature. Before installation, you must connect the flash drive to the computer, then turn on the computer and log in to the BIOS. IN bIOS settings You must change the order order by selecting the flash drive as the first device (if it is connected to the computer, then its name will be present in the list of available devices). After that, you can install the operating system in the usual way.

Advantages of installing Windows Vista with flash drive

Compared to the traditional way to install the Windows Vista operating system from a DVD-disc Installation using a flash drive has two obvious advantages. First, its speed is significantly higher (it is assumed that high-speed flash drives with USB 2.0 interface are used), and secondly, since Windows Vista distribution takes a little more than 2 GB, a free flash drive can be used to record. required programs. For example, you can create a flash drive on which Windows Vista distributioning will be recorded, updates to the operating system, microsoft Package Office 2007, antivirus program, etc. But most importantly - at any time you can easily change the composition of these programs and use one flash drive to deploy the entire system.

Since in our time almost no one uses the CD and DVDs, it is quite logical that the Windows image for further installation is best written to a USB drive. This approach, indeed, much more comfortable, because the flash drive itself is much smaller and it is very convenient to store in your pocket. Therefore, we will analyze all the most efficient methods for creating a bootable medium for further installation of Windows.

For reference: Creating a bootable media implies that the image of the operating system is recorded on it. From this very drive, the OS installation on the computer is in the future. Previously, during the reinstallation of the system, we inserted into the computer disk and installed it from it. Now for this you can use the usual USB drive.

To do this, you can use Microsoft branded software, the most installed operating system or other programs. In any case, the process of creating a completely simple. Even a novice user can cope with him.

All the methods described below suggest that you already have a downloaded ISO image of the operating system, which you will record on the USB flash drive. So, if you have not downloaded the OS, do it. You also need a suitable removable carrier. Its volume should be sufficient to fit the image downloaded by you. At the same time, some files can still be stored on the drive, it is optional to delete them. All the same in the recording process, all the information will be irrevocably erased.

Method 1: Using Ultraiso

On our site there is a detailed this program, so we will not paint how to use it. There is also a link in which you can download it. To create a bootable USB flash drive using ultra ISO, do the following:


If some problems arise in the recording, errors appear, most likely the problem in the damaged image. But if you downloaded the program from the official site, there should be no difficulties.

Method 2: RUFUS

Another very convenient prog that allows you to very quickly create boot media. To use it, follow these actions:

It is worth saying that in Rufus there are other settings and recording parameters, but they can be left as they are originally. If you wish, you can put a tick at the point "Check for bad blocks" And specify the number of passes. Due to this, after recording, the installation flash drive will be checked for damaged parts. If such will be detected, the system will automatically fix them.

If you understand what MBR and GPT are, you can also specify this feature of the future image under the inscription. "Section diagram and system interface type". But all this is completely optional.

Method 3: Windows USB / DVD Download Tool

After the release of Windows 7, Microsoft developers decided to create a special tool that allows you to make a loading flash drive with the image of this operating system. Thus was created a program called. Over time, management decided that this utility could well provide recording and other OS. To date, this utility allows you to record Windows 7, Vista and XP. Therefore, those who want to make a carrier with Linux or another system, except Windows, this means will not suit.

To use them, follow these actions:


Method 4: Windows Installation Media Creation Tool

Also, Microsoft specialists have created a special tool that allows you to install on a computer or create a bootable flash drive from Windows 7, 8 and 10. Windows Installation Media Creation Tool is most convenient for those who decided to write the image of one of these systems. To take advantage of the program, do the following:


In the same means, but for Windows 10 this process will look somewhat different. First check the inscription "Create installation carrier For another computer ". Click "Further".


And then everything is fine in the same way as in Windows Installation Media Creation Tool for version 8.1. As for the seventh version, there does not differ from that shown above for 8.1.

Method 5: UnetBootin

This tool is intended for those who need to create a Linux loading flash drive from under Windows. To use them, do this:


Method 6: Universal USB Installer

Universal USB Installer allows you to record Windows, Linux and other OS drives. But it is best to apply this tool for Ubuntu and other similar operating systems. To take advantage of this program, do the following:


Install OS in the presence of a drive is quite simple. However, when it is required to do this when uSB help - Drive, many users have problems. In fact, such a procedure is quite simple, and with it under the power to cope with any person.

What we need

In order to install Windows Vista, you will need a distribution. It can be downloaded on the official website or on third-party resources. Commercial sales stopped.

Although Vista is relatively outdated OS, some users are interested in its minimal requirements.

They are such:

  1. processor S. clock frequency not less than 900 MHz;
  2. RAM - at least 1 GB;
  3. free disk space - 15 GB;
  4. availability of Internet access (for further registration).

Preparation of bootable flash drive

Surely, inexperienced users may think that it will only be enough to throw off the distribution on the disk and that's it. In fact, to start the installation of the OS start, it will be necessary to make some manipulations.

Ultraiso utility

By downloading the distribution, it needs to be recorded in a certain way on the USB flash drive. This will help us easy and simple in the management of Ultraiso utility.

Important! Previous versions OS, for example, XP This program will not be able to record correctly.

To make a simple USB flash drive, do the following:

  • download the Ultraiso application. You can do it on the official website. It is distributed completely free of charge;
  • we open the program, and must with the administrator rights;
  • we click on the "File" tab;
  • then in the appeared list, select "Open";
  • open the image you need on the hard disk;
  • click "Open";
  • as a result, an image opens, that is, all the files contained in it;
  • after opening, you need to record on the USB flash drive. To do this, select the item "Self-loading" in the main menu;
  • it is chosen a record of the image from the hard drive;
  • a panel will open, in which we select the "USB-HDD" recording method. This measure is needed in order for the system correctly defined the device to start. Only in this case, it can correctly interpret the data;
  • the Disk Drive line indicates the name of the future flash drive;

  • Important! If you have several USB devices inserted, check this item.

  • next, press the "Record" key. An information message appears that this operation will delete all files from the drive. I confirm;
  • we are waiting for the recording.

Video: Installing Windows Vista

Command line

If you do not want to climb the computer with unnecessary software, you can create a boot drive via the command line. Press "Win + R". The application will open.

  • Diskpart. - indicates the launch of the command interpreter;
  • lIST DISK. - display active drives;
  • sELECT DISK X (x - disk number) - selection of a certain drive;
  • clean. - disk formatting;
  • cREATE PARTITION PRIMARY. - Creating a section;
  • sELECT PARTITION X (X - number) - choice;
  • active. - activation of the section;
  • format FS \u003d NTFS - erasing all files from the drive
  • EXIT. - Completion of the process.

You need to enter them in the same order.

Installing Windows Vista from a flash drive through bios

After preparing everything you need, you can proceed to the main front of the work.

Loading priority in BIOS

To start installing Windows Vista from a flash drive to a laptop, you must specify a certain download order.

To go to this menu, you need to click on any system button immediately after starting the computer. Most likely, the name of the key will appear in the message on the screen.

If it does not appear, you can try the following options:

  • ENTER;
  • Backspace.

Entering this menu, you want to find the Boot section. In it you will see a list various devices, with digital designation. They indicate the download order.

You need to make usb-HDD in the first place (depending on the version motherboard The name may differ). To change the sequence, apply the F5 and F6 keys (or "-" and "+"). At the end, we definitely choose the option "Save and Exit".

Installation process

Restart a laptop. If everything is done in previous items correctly, a system message appears with a request to press any key.

So do the following:


Now you will only need to wait for some time (order half an hour). The system will do everything in automatic mode.

Preset

After unpacking and copying files, you will need to make a small system setting.


Drivers for OS.

The main front of the work is completed, but remained no less labor-intensive task - search for drivers. Where to take them? The ideal option will be the presence of a special factory disk (it is usually given when buying a laptop). But what, if not, if not? There may be several options:

We use the official website:

  • we go to the official Internet resource of the manufacturer.
  • next, in the search window, we drive the identification code of the laptop. It is written on his bottom and consists of 12-16 digits.

Tip: If you just enter a laptop model, there is a chance that the new software does not fit. The fact is that in many stores they like to modify the "insides" of PCs and laptops.

  • click search;
  • as a result, a set of necessary drivers should appear;
  • we load it and install it.

However, not always this method can be used. The identification code can be labeled, or the manufacturer is too unknown. In this case, you will have to search for drivers manually.

We do it like this:

  • click "My Computer" and call context menu;
  • in the window that appears, click on the Device Manager;
  • a list of all equipment will open. Here it is required to choose each device alternately and write it to the identification code;
  • to do this, call the context menu on the desired device and select the item "Properties". Next, go to the tab "Details". It will present id;
  • copy this set of letters and numbers in the search engine. As a result, it will give the necessary information.

If you do not want to use this method, you can do everything a bit easier. In particular, you will need to download some bootloader (for example, X-Driver). This is a utility that diagnoses the computer and scars and installs the necessary drivers latest version. The only problem may be related to finding a working version.

Important! Such software actively cooperates with the developers of viral toolbar. Therefore, when installing, do not forget to remove unnecessary ticks.

To use the above software requires quick and stable Internet. If it is absent, you can download the driver package. They will be packs in a single archive. You will need to run Autorun and follow the instructions. Remember that such a package weighs quite a lot (on average from 1, up to 10 GB or more).

As you can see, nothing complicated in it. If, it is clearly followed by all directions, you can easily achieve desired result. Do not forget to immediately get good antivirus (Node or avast). The fact is that Vista is considered the most vulnerable to malicious files.

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This installation method is suitable if you are the netbook owner or your CD / DVD drive failed and you need to install Windows 7. Also this method is good because the installation process of Windows 7 with flash card occurs several times faster than with CD or DVD disk.

Before starting windows records 7 on the USB flash drive, copy all the important data from the flash drive to other media ( hDD where Windows will not be installed, another flash card, disk, etc.), since in the process of formatting and writing the image of Windows 7 on the flash drive all the data on it will be destroyed.
First method
If you create a bootable flash drive while in the Windows 7 operating system, then you will need a program. Windows 7 USB / DVD Download Toolwhich can be downloaded from office. Microsoft site link.
If you create a bootable USB flash drive under the Windows XP operating system, you will need to install Microsoft.net Framework 2.0. and Microsoft Image Mastering API 2.0. Of course, if they are already installed (more often than the first program), then it is not necessary to install.

1) Insert the USB flash drive in the laptop.
2) Run the program. Press the button Browse..

3) Select the ISO image of Windows 7 and click Open.


4) After you specify the ISO image of Windows 7, click Next.


5) Click the button USB Device..


6) Your flash drive should appear in this window. Press the button Begin Copying


7) Click on the button Erase USB Device.


8) click Yes.

9) Windows 7 image recording process will begin on the USB flash drive


10) Upon completion, the status will change on Backup Completed. Close the program


Second way
For the second way you will need a program Ultraiso..
1) Insert the USB flash drive in the laptop.
2) Run the program. In Windows 7 and Windows Vista program It is recommended to run on behalf of the administrator.
Ultraiso is paid, but you can use a trial period, consider this option. Click the "Test Period ..." button


3) Select Menu item File ->Open...


4) Select the ISO image of Windows 7 and click Open.

. Select Write a hard disk image ...


6) in the field Recording method: Choose USB-HDD.. Press the button Format.


7) The formatting utility will start. Press the button To begin.


8) click OK..


9) After formatting, the window will appear about success. Click OK..


10) Close the program.


11) Click the button Record.


12) click Yes.


13) The process of recording the image of Windows 7 will begin on the USB flash drive.


14) at the end of the recording in the column HOW The message "Record is completed!". Close the program.


Third way
For the third way, we need a WinsetUpFromusB 1.0 Beta 7 program.

Note: According to reference, the version of Ponuhee, but the principle remains the same.
1) Insert the USB flash drive in the laptop.
2) Run the program. In Windows 7 and Windows Vista, the program must be launched on behalf of the administrator.


In field USB DISK SELECTION AND FORMAT Your flash drive must be met.
Note: If the flash drive is not determined, then format it with the Petousb or HPUSBFW utility.
Also, the flash drive may not be determined if it is inserted into the laptop after the WinsetupFromusB 1.0 Beta7 program has been launched and in order for it to determine enough to press the button Refresh..
3) Press the button Rmprepusb..


4) We celebrate such lines as: WINPEV2 / WINPEV3 / Vista / Win7 Bootable (CC4), NTFS. Put a tick on the contrary BOOT AS HDD (C: 2PTNS). Press the button 6 Prepare DRIVE..


5) Click the button OK..


6) Press the button OK..


7) after that it will appear. DOS.window.
A warning: Do not close this window. It should close automatically.


8) after DOS.click window Click EXIT..


9) Check the box opposite the field Vista / 7 / Server 2008 - Setup / PE / Recoveryiso. Click on the square on the right.


10) window will appear Field Overview in which you need to choose virtual drive In which the ISO is mounted image of Windows 7.
After you did this press the button OK..


11) Click the button Go.. The Windows 7 writing process will begin on the USB flash drive.


12) At the end of the record, such a small window will appear. Click OK..


13) Close the program.


Fourth fashion
The installation method is quite simple, so you can perform it everyone! For this we will need:
1) Image of Windows. 7
2) Flash-drive volume of at least 4GB
3) Program for creating and editing ISO images, Ultraiso from the above-described method or free MagicDisk
You can take any media from the ordinary flash drive to an SD card, but not less than 4GB!
4) Run a command line (in Windows XP, this is standard-\u003e Command Line. In Windows Vista / Windows 7, open the start, at the bottom there is a search, enter cmd. And discover from administrator rights).
5) Next in command line We enter diskpart.The disk control utility will open.


6) Next, in the DiskPart utility itself, we enter: lIST DISK., with all physical disks PC, it is the wheels and not sections.
Among them are looking for our flash drive.


7) after which I perform the command sELECT DISK #where # This is the number of our flash drive.
In this case, the flash drive on the scree number 1, therefore s eLECT DISK 1.. All further manipulations will be carried out only with this disk.
8) We carry out the command clean., clean the drive, then the command cREATE PARTITION PRIMARY. - Create a new section on the disk.
9) After creating a new section, we prescribe sELECT PARTITION 1., choose this section for manipulations, introduce active.Thereby making the section active.
10) Now that the flash drive is visible in the BIOS, you need to format it in NTFS format that we make the team format FS \u003d NTFS.
11) Next, you need to activate the process of connecting the device and destination to it letters, make it a team assign..
All, the preparation process is completed.


Installing Windows 7
Writing a distribution can be made by any file manager or free.
It is necessary to somehow open the image installation disk From OS, you can make it any emulator of disks, Alcohol or MagicDisk, create an image and copy it all file manager to our prepared USB flash drive.
All, the process of creating an installation flash drive is completed, now we try to install the OS pre-exhibit in the BIOS.

Well, that's the whole of which of the four ways to create a boot flash drive is to solve you.

Inclusion B. BIOS download from flash drive
Before you run the installation of Windows 7 from a flash drive, you need to go to the BIOS and turn on the boot from the flash drive.
To go to the BIOS you need to press a specific key when the computer is booting. On the desk computers This is the DEL key. On laptops, the F2 key is most often used.
Usually, when the laptop is turned on, the screen appears on which there is a line in which it is written in the lowest key to click to go to the BIOS.
If you do not have such a line, then information about how to go to BIOS needs to be viewed in User manual Going with a laptop.

1) Insert a USB flash drive in a laptop if it is not inserted.
2) Turn on the laptop if it is turned on, then reboot.
3) go to the BIOS.

On the example, the whole process will look as shown below if you have a BIOS other, the principle will remain the same. If you have questions - write in the comments.



4) Go to the tab Boot. In it, in order of download, you need to put our USB flash drive to the first place using the arrow keys and keys F5and F6. That is, the arrows keys choose our USB flash drive, and the key F6we lead it to the very top.
To find out which keys you need to use for the download order, see the tips on the right.
The name of the flash drive must be in the line USB HDD..
Also, the flash drive may be in the line USB Key..
To save the changes and exit BIOS you need to press the key F10. (Depending on the manufacturer of the BIOS key, the key may be different. Grade Tips on the right or below).


5) A window will appear in which in English is asked to save changes and exit? You are taking Yes.


6) After that, a reboot will be rebooted and the Windows 7 installation process will start.

Installing Windows 7 from a flash drive

If the boot flash drive from Windows 7 was created using the WinsetupFromusB 1.0 Beta 7 program, then the green screen appears at first. Choose Start Vista / Win7 / Server 2008 Setup or PE / Recovery Iso From Partition 0.


Next launches the Windows 7 installation program.

Write in the comments that it is not clear and what questions arose.